Fifa World Cup 2010

[Dannyalcatraz]

Yeah, I have to nuance what I said. England was outplayed. While you might wonder whether or not that 2nd goal would have changed the dynamics and game of the second half, I doubt Germany would have left it tied anyway.

Germany played with control and great awareness of their teammates. England played like America (no disrespect, how u doin').

When you tie a game, there's a double effect for you: you are energized because you've just tied the game...but you also conserve more of that energy because you're not chasing as much. England ties with that disallowed goal, and they probably have a lot better chance to stay competitive.

...though I'm not sure Germany would have actually lost that game. The disallowed goal aside, Germany's play made England look bad. Or England's play made Germany look stellar. Or both.

 

[Sammael]

Best game of the World Cup, without a doubt. I cheered for Germany, but it was actually painful to watch at times - English defense was non-existent.

 

[Mathew_Freeman]

I left for my rehearsal after England went 2 - 0. That was a diabolical performance.

 

[Jdvn1]

When you tie a game, there's a double effect for you: you are energized because you've just tied the game...but you also conserve more of that energy because you're not chasing as much. England ties with that disallowed goal, and they probably have a lot better chance to stay competitive.

...though I'm not sure Germany would have actually lost that game. The disallowed goal aside, Germany's play made England look bad. Or England's play made Germany look stellar. Or both.

No, I have to agree with Joker. England played terribly from start to finish, before they were down 2-0, when they 'tied' it (should have, at least), and afterwards. Germany looked much more put together for the entire 90 minutes.

 

[Thanee]

I left for my rehearsal after England went 2 - 0. That was a diabolical performance.

Too bad, then you missed the 15~20 minutes (end of 2nd half), where England played well (and scored their two goals, of which only one was counted, unfortunately).

Bye
Thanee

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

HolycrapBrazilisscary!

 

[Joker]

HolycrapBrazilisscary!

Yeah, the Dutch are gonna have an interesting time on Friday. I don't agree with some experts who say they don't stand a chance but it should and will be a tough fight.

 

[Phaezen]

HolycrapBrazilisscary!

I have the feeling Brazil haven't quite peaked yet, but watching them play is amazing one of the few teams to play as a team in the tournament so far.

And the speed with which they turn defence into attack is astounding.

 

[Doug McCrae]

Uruguay vs Paraguay for the final.

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

I'm sorry to see Japan go...I loved their speed and damnit, Honda was a joy to watch.

Especially on those free kicks. Whew!